‘Melania,’ panned by some film critics, opens with strong ticket sales for a documentary

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 1, 2026, 2 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 1, 2026, 2 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/01/melania-documentary-box-office/

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NEW YORK — Promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” debuted with a better-than-expected $7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The release of “Melania” was unlike any seen before. Amazon MGM Studios paid $40 million for...